The Stork-billed Kingfisher is a stocky species of tree kingfisher found across India and southeast Asia. At least fifteen subspecies are recognized by ornithologists. The bird is also known as the Brown-headed Kingfisher.
Stork-billed Kingfishers have greenish-blue or blue feathers on the back and wings, buffy feathers across the neck and chest, and olive-brown heads. The different subspecies have plumage variations, but all have very large and heavy bills for which the species is named.
Stork-billed Kingfishers feed on fish, crabs, reptiles, large insects, and even other birds. They usually hunt for prey from a perched position.
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Hatched September 16, 2014
Measurements
Length:
13.8 to 15 inches
(35.1 to 38.1 cm)
Weight:
5 to 7.9 ounces
(141.7 to 224 grams)
Blåvinget Storkenæbsisfugl
Martin pescatore becco di cicogna
コウハシショウビン [kouhashishoubin]